{"id":9590,"date":"2021-10-03T09:05:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T09:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?page_id=9590"},"modified":"2022-04-05T19:17:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T19:17:57","slug":"eagle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/eagle\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagle: Key Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How many eagle species are there, and where do they live in the world? What is the largest eagle? The smallest? How long do they live? You have questions about eagles, and we have the answers! Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more eagle key facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts About Eagles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientific Name<\/strong><\/td>Accipitridae<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Number of Species<\/strong><\/td>At least 60<\/td><\/tr>
Physical Description<\/strong><\/td>Large and powerful predatory bird of flight; appearance varies between species, but all eagles have large, strong beaks and talons. Many eagles have black, brown, gray, and white feathers. Most are exceptionally lightweight for their size, which gives them their impressive flying and soaring capabilities.<\/td><\/tr>
Distribution<\/strong><\/td>Mostly in Europe, Asia, and Africa, but eagles can be found on every continent except Antarctica.<\/td><\/tr>
Habitat<\/strong><\/td>Varies by species; may include wetlands, forests, jungles, mountains, grasslands, deserts, moors, and coastal areas. <\/td><\/tr>
Average Size<\/strong><\/td>Varies by species. Overall:
– Body Weight: 1 to 20 pounds
– Body Length: 15 to 42 inches
– Wingspan: 33 to 98 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Average Lifespan<\/strong><\/td>Varies by species; usually 15 to 30 years <\/td><\/tr>
Diet<\/strong><\/td>Carnivore: Eats various types<\/a> of fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, and insects<\/td><\/tr>
Largest Species<\/strong><\/td>Steller\u2019s Sea Eagle<\/td><\/tr>
Smallest Species<\/strong><\/td>Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are the Main Types of Eagles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Bird Life International<\/a>, there are more than 60 distinct species of eagle, and most of them are found in Africa and Eurasia. Some of the most well-known eagle species are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n